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workish en · ADJ

Etymology

From work + -ish.

Meanings

1. Characteristic or typical of work; relating to work.
   • However, Jack commented in his diary that the retreat was “not too workish, but then most occasions minimum on labor these days,” work being a component of all early Kirkridge retreats. 2012, Rita M. Yeasted, Jon: John Oliver Nelson and the Movement for Power in the Church:
   • If you are attending a professional affair, then your dress must be toned down; even a smart pant ensemble will suffice. You may look more “workish,” but what comes out of your lips should be no different than that at a party. 2010, Kim Izzo, Ceri Marsh, The Fabulous Girl's Guide to Decorum:
2. (UK, dialectal) Fond of work; diligent; industrious.

Forms

Synonyms

worklike · worky · worky